During these cold winter days it is imperative we
keep warm and hydrated. Many of us
tend to stop drinking as much water as we normally would do and drink more
caffeinated drinks such as hot tea, which are dehydrating and can cause
cramping of muscles during our practice.
If simply drinking hot water to maintain body temperature and hydration
is not appealing to you, then here is a great recipe for a very healthy
alternative to hot chocolate!!
I cup unsweetened soya milk
½ teaspoon of vanilla
½ teaspoon of cinnamon
1 rooibos teabag
Jaggary to sweeten if needed.
(you can also use organic cows milk if you aren’t
vegan, although soya milk is very delicious and by drinking this alternative
you are helping reduce the stress to the planet from milk production.)
Bring the soya milk to boil in the pan adding the
other ingredients and stir, before serving remove the rooibos bag. For those of you who simply cannot deny
yourself you could sprinkle a few flakes of organic dark chocolate on the top!
Delicious!
Rooibos or other wise known as bush tea has long been
drunk and valued in South Africa for its healing qualities. Nowadays it is popular in coffee shops
as an alternative, offering red lattes and red espresso giving us the choice to
still feel that we can go for a ‘break’ but remaining caffine free and
healthy.
It is a great antioxidant and has been know for its
de-stressing qualities, which make it wonderful for those of us suffering with
nervous tension. This in turn
makes it a soother for people suffering with allergies, asthma and digestive
disorders as these are stemming from stress and anxiety. Also it is a headache reliever and
general good feeler. Also it can
inhibit the production of uric acid thus in turn bringing relief to arthritis
and gout.
So bring out this Toa of tea, keep warm and help to
keep the immune system strong and healthy this winter.
For now
Om Lokha Somasta Sukhino Bhavantu
Mangala / Nicky
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